Boating community congregates to map out opportunities Boating community congregates to map out opportunities Inaugural African Boating Conference Friday, October 24, 2025 0 390 SOUTH AFRICA: The inaugural African Boating Conference held this week in Cape Town drew the enthusiastic participation of more than 200 delegates representing a sizeable portion of the region’s boating community eager to share ideas and foster economic growth within the boating sector on the continent.
Getting on board the Cape Town Agreement Getting on board the Cape Town Agreement Ghana helps inch the Cape Town Agreement forward Wednesday, October 22, 2025 0 384 Joining Vanuatu, Ghana has become the latest country to ratify the 2012 Cape Town Agreement (CTA) by officially depositing its Instrument of Accession at the London Headquarters of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).
Presidential intervention facilitates port rail connectivity Presidential intervention facilitates port rail connectivity GHANA: The President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama has intervened to ensure that outstanding wages are paid to facilitate the extension of the... Tuesday, October 21, 2025 0 257
Announcing the arrival of a new waterfront Announcing the arrival of a new waterfront SOUTH AFRICA: A sod-turning ceremony in the Port of East London this week announced the arrival of the country’s latest investment in new... Tuesday, October 21, 2025 0 273
Was the MEPC outcome really that unexpected? Was the MEPC outcome really that unexpected? Without exception, major international maritime and shipping organisations have expressed their disappointment at the outcome of the extraordinary... Monday, October 20, 2025 0 471
What are Africa’s chances for IMO Council election? What are Africa’s chances for IMO Council election? Six African Member States have set their sights on claiming a position on the International Maritime Organisation’s Council in the elections... Friday, October 17, 2025 0 1752
Major investment supports logistics efficiency in Cape Town Major investment supports logistics efficiency in Cape Town SOUTH AFRICA: With plans to ultimately expand the newly opened container yard in Salt River to 63,000m2, Grindrod Ltd officially cut the ribbon on... Wednesday, October 15, 2025 0 1337
Hout Bay wreck removals underway Hout Bay wreck removals underway SOUTH AFRICA: Plans to salvage two vessels in Hout Bay over a period of three days have been prolonged by the discovery of an additional... Tuesday, October 14, 2025 0 1438
0 Report Back MRA Online Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Will a Transport Council really solve our port problems? SOUTH AFRICA: Speaking at yet another conference aimed at providing a forum to address South Africa’s logistics and freight woes, President Cyril Ramaphosa proposed that a permanent Transport Council be established to “build the...
0 Report Back MRA Online Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Minister calls out environmental lobbyists SOUTH AFRICA: Echoing his sentiments to boost the country’s exploration and production capacity expressed at last year’s event, Minister Gwede Mantashe returned to this year’s edition of the Southern Africa Oil and Gas...
0 Shipping MRA Online Thursday, March 12, 2026 IMO calls emergency council session over Strait of Hormuz shipping crisis The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) will hold an emergency Council session next week to address the growing threat to vessels and seafarers in one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints.
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, March 6, 2026 SAMSA commits to address service delivery issues SOUTH AFRICA: The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) is facing the industry in a series of engagements where stakeholders are being encouraged to express their concerns and table the immediate challenges. Based on input at the...